The Laser Center of Coral Gables, TLC Associate Center

I can see! I can see!
I always knew I wanted LASIK as contacts just weren’t doing it for me. After doing some research, I decided to go to TLC for my first consultation. From the get go, it was all very comfortable. The staff patiently and thoroughly discussed the iLasik procedure, my eligibility, the cost, and more. I ended up scheduling my procedure right then and there for a couple months later, once I had my FSA and financing in place. In the meantime, I did do some research to compare prices and found that their price is very competitive, if that’s something you’re worried about.
When the week of my surgery came about, I had a couple of pre-​op appointments the day before, then the actual surgery, and follow up appointments one day after and then a week after. The morning after, I was seeing ²⁰⁄₁₅ and really didn’t have any problems with recovery!
The surgery itself was pretty quick, the first four hours or so afterwards I was in pain, but it went away eventually as I just had to keep my eyes close and try to sleep. I feel like the pain afterwards was understated by everyone but, alas, you get through it. Have some podcasts ready to listen to since you can’t open your eyes and watch TV!
As you’ll hear time and time again, it’s definitely worth it. Know that the whole process itself can alter your normal routine for about three weeks. Week one you can’t wear contacts, week two is the surgery itself, and the week after you can’t exercise, wear makeup, have to shower with sunglasses, sleep with a shield on, take drops at all hours of the day, etc. I’m happy to be back to normal today.
I also lucked out because the doctor here is the same from South Beach Vision (Dr. Seltzer) where I recently started going for my regular optometry appointments.
All in all, would definitely recommend the doctors at staff at TLC of Coral Gables for your iLasik surgery!

I had my iLasik here. From my first phone call to get information to after my surgery the staff and doctors were amazing. I was very nervous about the procedure. They helped to calm me down and I now have perfect vision. I cant believe I waited so long to have iLasik.

The doctors and staff at The Laser Center of Coral Gables were extremely helpful and professional. I knew what was happening the entire way and the results are amazing. Thank You TLC of Coral Gables

I recently had the iLasik surgery here and am happy with the results. My boyfriend had the same procedure here years ago, so I knew I was in good hands. The staff is professional, friendly, and genuine. The morning after my surgery I was seeing ²⁰⁄₁₅ with both eyes and still am weeks later. It’s not an easy decision to make, but TLC made it feel like I had nothing to lose and everything to gain. After more than 25 years of glasses and contacts, I can now see on my own!

I had a great experience here, from the consultation through surgery. The staff is very friendly and they all know what they are doing/​talking about (a huge plus haha). My results are amazing and just one day after surgery I was already reading lines at ²⁰⁄₁₅.
I had been to another company for a consultation and I felt as if they were trying to sell me my vision correction… offering me «deals» and the such. I felt like I was being sold a car. Also, this place only offered surgery with the blade, whereas TLC offers blade-​less surgery.
I never felt this way at TLC. I felt as if they actually cared about the quality of their work, not how many people they could get in the door. Also, if you have Blue Cross Blue Shield they cover you for a portion of the cost (at least my specific plan did).
I will definitely recommend this place to anyone who is interested in getting LASIK.

From the moment I walk in, I knew I made the right decision to have my LASIK done here! The ladies in the office are very professional, polite and helpful. Seeing Dr. Stelzer was very reassuring that everything would be ok. Surgery day went with ease and every follow up gave amazing results. I recommend this office to family and friends and would recommend to anyone I meet. Five *****!!!

At first, like everyone else, I was a bit hesitant to get this surgery and now I feel it was one of the best decisions I have made. The staff is AMAZING, very helpful courteous. Dr. Stelzer and Dr. Aran are great, they explained everything to me in a way I could understand. I never thought that in a few seconds my vision would go from ²⁰⁄₂₀₀ to better than ²⁰⁄₂₀ in a few seconds, unbelievable. Definitely would tell all my visually impaired friends to go here.

I had corrective surgery done by Dr. Aran at TLC in 2009, and over 3 years later I could not be happier !!!
As an optometrist I was very aware of the risks and benefits of this type of surgery, so when the time came for my surgery I knew who to trust.
I knew that LASIK along would not eliminate the high prescription that I had of –14.00. Dr. Alberto Aran first performed a very successful ICL surgery. He put a corrective lens inside my eyes to fully correct this high prescription. But that’s not all, I also had 2.50 diopters of astigmatism which was corrected with LASIK. I am happy to report that I am still seeing ²⁰⁄₂₀ and enjoying life without glasses or contacts.
I wore my first pair of glasses when I was 5 years old and this was a life changing experience for me. The care I received from Dr. Aran, the follow up care with Dr. Stelzer and their staff was remarkable.

I had my lasik last month. WOW. Great experience top to bottom. Dr. Stelzer took the time to walk me through everything and put me at ease. Dr. Aran was super friendly and has gotten me out of my terrrible dry contacts. Definitely highly recommended. I can see it’s a miracle.

I had my lasik surgery done here about two years ago. I had been wearing contacts for several years until I suddenly became allergic and was stuck in glasses. Lasik was one of the best decisions I ever made, I now have perfect vision.
The doctors at TLC were great, they were very patient with all my questions and concerns. I literally did the consultation and had the procedure the next day. I was so nervous I was shaking on the table but they talked me through the whole thing.
The reason I’m giving four stars is I feel like they misinform a little about the after effects. My eyes felt like there was something stuck in them for about a week and I suffered from extremely dry eye for several months. It is actual surgery and I think that this was misrepresented a little.
I got the most expensive option, $ 5000 total but completely laser performed and paid it back through care credit financing which I had no problems with. I’m glad I went expensive as I have absolutely no lasting effects (ie halo, glare). So happy I did it and the doctors there really were wonderful.

I can see, I can see… no, I really can!
After much deliberation and talking myself out of the worst case scenarios, I made the cut… quickly. The entire procedure only took a few minutes, with only a few seconds per eye. It is a weird experience and the healing process is quite interesting.
TLC was a good choice and I can most certainly recommend them. In the time leading up to the operation, they answered all my questions and made me feel at ease with the decision without trying to sell me the procedure. Location helped a lot for me, I considered 3 praxis’s and narrowed it down to TLC and one other one. They got my business because of the professionalism and location…
The follow ups have gone smooth and again, TLC is not treating you as a number, but actually listens to your concerns.
What a great choice, I regret not having done this sooner…

i had my lasik eye surgery done back in may 2004.
i made the decision to go with tlc for 2 reasons, dr. aran was my regular eye doctor and he ran this tlc branch and it was walking distance from my office, so very convenient. oh and the fact that tiger woods used tlc was also a great incentive.
they also offered a line of credit that was –0– interest for one year which was a great way to pay off the hefty 3500 price tag!!!
i went in for my consultation and it was a breeze, after a series of tests i was eligible for the surgery. you have to have the same prescription for at least 2 consecutive years, preferably be at least in your mid-​20s, and «pass» all the exams given to you which test your retina, pupil, cornea and a bunch of stuff i dont understand.
there was one test that i was never able to pass you had to «relax your eye» and «look thru a light» which i dont freakin get what that means to this day. but dr. aran just switched something up last minute and i was ready to go.
so on to surgery day. i arrived like at 8 am for my 10 am appt. they wanted one final attempt to «look thru the light», it didnt work.
they give you like 55 eye drops to numb and cleanse your eyes, they also give you a xanax like pill to calm you down.
the actual surgery takes a couple minutes, and you are in the operating room for about 20mins total.
**if you are queasy stop reading**
they sit you down ask you what time it is on the clock across the room, clearly i cant see thats why im here, so they lay you down even give you a blanket bc the room is so cold and a stress ball to squeeze, clamp your eye wide open, they remove your cornea with a laser-​knife thing, you feel blind for a second and honestly its a freak out moment. then they line up the lasik machine over your eyeball and it proceeds to light up red lasers pointed at your eye. the doctor basically talks you thru it while the machine does the work, it even counts down the seconds, like «30 more seconds to completion» suuupper cool!
so the gross part, which no one had mentioned to me and i asked doctor in the middle of surgery, was that i smelled burning!!! yes burning smell. which makes sense there is a laser burning your eyeball, but i hadnt thought that far into it!
as soon was the laser is done, they replace your cornea so fast you dont even notice what is happening. then they follow same procedure on the next eye.
once all done they sit you up and ask you to read the time on the clock. holy jesus i was able to read it 1020am!!! omg i can seeee!!!
they immediately take you to a dark room to let your eyes acclimate.
you leave there with goggles and huge sunglasses. that first day you cannot read, watch tv or be exposed to bright lights. nothing to strain eyes.
the first 3 days, you should be very careful with face wash, shampoo, etc. and no makeup.
and for the first week, you shouldnt be around smoke or dust. and you need to sleep with goggles to prevent rubbing your cornea loose.
ok so i think i pretty much summed up everything i knew before and found out during and after.
good luck and happy seeing!